Online entries on. SCEC Training Day 26th February. From the President January January Frances Simmonds President

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1 From the President January 2012 Welcome to the first newsletter from SCEC for I m back again at our AGM the other day, I was fortunate enough (I think!!) to be reelected as President for another year, and lets hope we have a good year!! The rest of the committee have also retained their places, and as new additions we sincerely welcome Melanie Heaton and Deirdre Brookes to the committee. I m sure you will all join me in welcoming in all the new committee, and thanking them for taking on the role the existence of SCEC would not be possible without the (sometimes substantive) commitment of these people. Your committee members contact details are listed in this newsletter and on our website, please feel free to contact any one of us if you have ideas or issues you wish to share. To begin the year we are holding a Training Day on 26 February, a week before the first (of our 6 planned) comp for the year on 4 March. Details for both these events can be found in this newsletter. Don t forget SCEC have gone online entry to our competitions is via and thank you to all who transferred across to this new system so readily!!! Running competition days requires input from many people and we ask that all our members volunteer to help with one task or another as often as they possibly can, especially on competition days helping set up the grounds, penciling, collecting tests are just some of the myriad of tasks that we need help with. This year, we ll be especially encouraging the juniors to have a go at penciling sitting with a judge and seeing how tests flow from their perspective is a great experience and can help a rider finesse the riding of their own tests to ensure the best possible reception from the judge. So please don t be backward in coming forward and offering to help with whatever you can. This year SCEC committee meetings will be held on the Tuesday a week and a half before each comp that is, the committee will meet 6 times during the year (and probably an extra at the end of the year to sort out HOTY/point score etc), rather than January 2012 each month. All members are welcome and we encourage anyone who may have ideas, suggestions or just a general interest in what s going on to come along. The next meeting is on Tuesday 21st February at 7.30pm at the Aviator Lounge, Airport. Finally, in my role as President, happy riding, and I look forward to talking, working and riding with many of you over the next year. Frances Simmonds President SCEC Training Day 26th February Online entries on

2 2012 SCEC Committee President Frances Simmonds (02) The entire SCEC family would like to say a big THANK YOU to our wonderful and hard working President Frances Simmonds. Your tireless dedication to our club is very much appreciated. Next Competition 4th March, 2012 Online entries on close 17th February Half Marks In Dressage Tests In line with recent rule ammendments, SCEC will be introducing half marks at our events in Vice President Melanie Heaton (02) melanie@ihug.com.au Secretary / Treasurer Leanne Micallef (02) leanne.micallef@three.com.au Public Officer Katherine McMaster paddockwarrior@bigpond.com Newsletter Ewa Mantaj ewamantaj@hotmail.com Committee Tibby Barbour tibbybarbour@gmail.com Ebony-Lee Holz ebony89@live.com.au Deidre Brookes deidre.brookes@bigpond.com

3 South Coast Equestrian Club 2011 AGM President s Report 2011 has been quite a good year for SCEC, despite all the rain. My very deep thanks to each and all the committee for their commitment to and passion for SCEC. We are not a big team, and I know that at times the workload is intense, but the outcomes are worth it, and I know we all (especially me) appreciate the support of and effort put in by each other. With a mostly unchanged committee from 2011, SCEC was able to hit the decks running in 2010 as has been our wont we started the year with a Training Day. This was very well attended and is an ideal way to start the year, giving people a non-pressure way to start the year, bring out young horses for a bit of experience, and/or access trainers/ coaches. competition days, without who s unceasing and usually cheerful help and support we wouldn t be able to hold the competitions we do and I include our scorer Mark (such a patient and cheerful person) in this category, without whose unfailing good will, the competitors wouldn t get their scores. Thirdly, the committee, without whom SCEC just would not be thank you, Leanne, Katherine, Ewa, Tibby and Ebony. And lastly, the members, thank you for your support and the support of your patient family, partners, friends. SCEC exists for the benefit of its members, and we appreciate the support you show us. To the entire SCEC Family all the very best for 2012 I hope you are much rested and reinvigorated after the festive season and ready for a very successful year. Frances Simmonds President 2011 A BIG THANK YOU to our sponsors for 2011 This year, thanks to the very wet year we had, we only managed to hold 4 of our 6 planned competitions. Unfortunately one we were forced to cancel was the championships in October. However again this year we were very lucky to be able to convert the November comp to be the Championships, and despite a few showers along the way, we managed to get them done!!! And weren t the sponsors fantastic this year?? Thanks to all the committee, especially Katherine, Ebony and Leanne who facilitated the sponsorship provided not only for the Championships but throughout the year, and enabled us to provide some wonderful prizes this year. Finally I d like to thank all those people who contribute to SCEC in so many ways. Firstly, our sponsors, without whose support we wouldn t be able to provide the prizes and trophies we do. Secondly, the volunteers on Larissa Chadwick Foxwood Warmbloods Tibby Barbour

4 Want to WIN a Prize of Substantive Value?? Interested? Read On! SCEC Volunteers Incentive Scheme 2012 Welcome to a new year with South Coast Equestrian Club! We are aiming forward this year with a number of incentives to get everybody involved and the club bounding ahead. As you are all aware a competition takes a lot of people to run smoothly and professionally, pencillers, scorers, runners, gear check stewards, announcers, raffle ticket sellers etc etc. In recognition for the work these volunteers do, we are running an exciting incentive scheme this year! 2012 Membership Forms available in this newsletter What it is! For every hour a person volunteers they will get a ticket, which then will be put into a draw for a major prize at the end of the year, a substantive prize because we think our volunteers are worth it! This will be drawn at the end of year presentation night and obviously will only be eligible for people who have helped out during the year. Obviously the committee aren t eligible (shucks!!!) and the more time you put into the club the more chances of winning! PS You will also get the vast appreciation of the SCEC committee who can not run the competitions with out you. So, if you can give the club a hand at the comps,when you have finished competing or haven t entered, please give Katherine Daszkowski or Deidre Brookes a call on the numbers provided in this newsletter a week or more before each competition day so that we can allocate you a rewarding and exciting job. southcoastequestrianclub.com.au

5 2011 HOTY and Awards Open Champions and Reserves Preparatory Champion: Sara Rossall Alkim Park Aled Reserve: Leanne Micallef Figtree Ginty s Spirit Open High Point Trophy Sara Rossall Alkim Park Aled 76.67% Junior High Point Trophy Angus Fripp Toby 65.0% Preliminary Champion: Graeme Swan Reserve: Samantha Rice Waiwera Welt`s Angel Werona Hills Royal Consort Pony High Point Trophy Leanne Micallef Figtree Ginty s Spirit 70.67% Novice Champion: Katie Kelly Reserve: Maria Bryant Elementary Medium Champion: Kaleena Matthews Reserve: No qualifier for Reserve Other levels no qualifiers Mondiso Park Watch Me Wenita No qualifier Just Whisper Pony Champion and Reserve Champion: Leanne Micallef Figtree Ginty s Spirit Reserve: Samantha Rice Werona Hills Royal Consort Junior Champion and Reserve Champion: Ellie Burnett Reserve: Geri Ann Wheeler Zara Harmony Hill Valentino Perpetual Trophies: Julee Jones Trophy for horse/rider associate combo over 50 Maria Bryant Wenita Evergreen Sport Horse trophy For horse/rider official combo Novice to Advanced over 40 Graeme Swan Waiwera Welt`s Angel Rogers Family Trophy For horse/rider combo at associate level Graeme Swan Waiwera Welt`s Angel Larissa Chadwick Trophy For Young Rider competing at official level Kate Whitaker Just Like Heaven Katie Kelly Equestrian Award For under 16 rider with commitment to club Ellie Burnett Fischer Family Trophy For rider with commitment to helping club Noelene Young Life Membership Jean Stewart Congratulations to all winners. Trophy holders please take care of your trophies so that others may enjoy them in years to come they are to be returned to SCEC by October 2012 (at Champs if that is easiest).

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8 9am 26 Feb 2012, Take the opportunity, in a relaxed atmosphere, to get you and your horse started again prior to the first SCEC dressage competition. Special focus on juniors wanting to understand and perhaps try out this mysterious thing called Dressage!! Practice Riding Your Own Dressage Tests (from Prep to Advanced) Be judged and receive advice from an, EFA Accredited Judge Have a lesson with either Tracy Stead or Larissa Chadwick, both local equestrian coaches Get help to tune both you and your horse prior to the beginning of the comp season Or just come along with your horse and ride on the grounds. Ideal soft experience for young horses or those with limited competition or outings experience. Entry Fee to Grounds $10 per rider Practice Tests $5 per test Lessons (30 min slots) $10 each To book your place, enter via Entries close 9pm 22 Feb 2012 To enter you need to be a SCEC club member (currently financial) To join SCEC complete and send Membership form and membership payment to PO Box 179, Jamberoo, NSW 2533 Any queries contact Frances Simmonds, , francess@uow.edu.au)

9 SCEC 2012 Event Calendar Month Event Location January No event holidays for horses and their riders 26 February 4 March Date tba 29 April Training Day a chance to practice riding a test, have a lesson, bring out young horses in a relaxed atmosphere Dressage Competition entries close 9pm 17 Feb enter via Potential Event Dressage Competition entries close 9pm 13 April, enter via May Sydney CDI Sydney International Equestrian Centre 24 June Dressage Competition entries close 9pm 8 June enter via 27 July 8 August July evening (date tba) 19 August Aug/Sept (date tba) 23 September Olympic Games, Seminar on Horse Management subject Dressage Competition entries close 9pm 3 Aug, enter via Clinic Training Day a chance to practice riding a test, have a lesson, be educated by visiting experts London, UK 14 October SCEC Dressage Championships entries close 9pm 28 September enter via October National Dressage Championships Sydney International Equestrian Centre 2 December Dressage Competition entries close 9pm, 16 November enter via

10 SOUTH COAST EQUESTRIAN CLUB COMPETITION PROGRAMME FOR March 29 April 24 June 19 August 14 October Championships 2 December Prep 1 EFA Prep 1 EFA Prep 2 EFA Prep 2 EFA Prep 3 EFA Prep 1 EFA Prep 2 EFA Prep 3 EFA Prep 3 EFA Prep 4 EFA Prep 4 EFA Prep 4 EFA Prelim 1A Prelim 1A Prelim 1B Prelim 1B Prelim1C Prelim1A Prelim 1B Prelim 1C Prelim 1C Prelim 1D Prelim 1D Prelim 1D Novice2A Novice2A Novice 2B Novice 2B Novice 2C Novice 2A Novice 2B Novice 2C Novice 2C Novice 2D Novice 2D Novice 2D Elementary 3A Elementary 3A Elementary 3B Elementary 3B Elementary 3C Elementary 3A Elementary 3B Elementary 3C Elementary 3C Elementary 3D Elementary 3D Elementary 3D Medium 4A Medium 4A Medium 4B Medium 4A Medium 4B Medium 4A Medium 4B Medium 4C Medium 4C Medium 4C Medium 4C Medium 4C Advanced 5A Advanced 5A Advanced 5B Advanced 5A Advanced 5B Advanced 5A Advanced 5B Advanced 5C Advanced 5C Advanced 5C Advanced 5C Advanced 5C *Prix St George *Prix St George *Prix St George *Prix St George Prix St George *Prix St George *Inter 1 *Inter 1 *Inter 1 *Inter 1 Inter 1 *Inter 1 *Inter 2 *Inter 2 *Inter 2 *Inter 2 Inter 2 *Inter 2 * Grand Prix * Grand Prix * Grand Prix * Grand Prix Grand Prix *Grand Prix Closing date 17 February Closing date 13 April Closing date 8 June Closing date 3 August Closing date 28 September Closing date 16 November Associate tests can be ridden Open, Open Pony or Junior, Official tests can be ridden Open or Official Pony. * Please note we will endeavour to run FEI tests as Official depending on the availability of the appropriate judges.

11 2012 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM We/I hereby apply for membership of the South Coast Equestrian Club Inc: Family Name(s):(member & guardian if applicable) Given Name/s: Address: Postcode: (please print VERY clearly): Contact Nos: BH: AH: Mobile: Rider Name: DOB: EA Reg #: Horses Name: Horse s EFA #: Horse s Bridle #: Pony (must not exceed 149cm with shoes or 148cm without shoes): Yes/No (EA Registration and Bridle number required to compete in official tests) Pony Height: Rider Name: DOB: EA Reg #: Horses Name: Horse s EFA #: Horse s Bridle #: Pony (must not exceed 149cm with shoes or 148cm without shoes): Yes/No Pony Height: Non Rider Name(s): I agree to abide by the Rules of the South Coast Equestrian Club Inc (SCEC). I understand that my membership is per calendar year and that I am entitled to members rates at all South Coast Equestrian Club Inc events within this period. Please note that all members are expected to help at competitions and other club events during the year as part of their membership. A friend or relative can also provide help in your place. Jobs are many and varied, for varying lengths of time (a whole day is appreciated but not required). We cannot run events without your help! Signed:... Date:... PRESIDENT: DOUG SYMES _ SECRETARY: MARY TWEED _ Membership Fees (per calendar year start Jan 2012): Send cheque/money order to: Full Riding member $50.00 South Coast Equestrian Club Inc. Subsequent family members $25.00 PO Box 179 Social member $25.00 Jamberoo NSW 2533 I have enclosed a cheque/money order (made out to South Cost Equestrian Club Inc) for $ Please charge my Visa Mastercard Amount:... Date:... Card no: Expiry date: / CCV no: (LAST 3 DIGITS ON BACK OF CARD) Full name on card:... Cardholder s Signature:... (Enquiries to Frances Simmonds ; )

12 Member Release and Waiver of Liability Full Name of participant (and guardian if under 18 years): SOUTH COAST EQUESTRIAN CLUB (Inc.) PO Box 179 Jamberoo NSW 2533 ABN Address... State... Post Code... Date of birth... Name of Club/Organisation... Membership No.... Address of Event / Activity... In consideration for being permitted to participate in any way in horse sport activities, I, the undersigned, understand, acknowledge and accept that: Horse sports are a dangerous recreational activity and horses can act in a sudden and unpredictable (changeable) way, especially if frightened or hurt. There is a significant risk that serious INJURY or DEATH may result from horse sport activities. I knowingly and freely assume all such risks, both known and unknown, and I voluntarily PARTICIPATE at my OWN RISK and assume sole responsibility for any injury, death or property damage I may suffer that arises from my participation in horse sport activities. I understand and acknowledge the dangers associated with the consumption of alcohol or any mind altering drugs before and during the activities and I take full responsibility for any injury, loss or damage associated with their consumption. I agree not to drink alcohol or take drugs prohibited by law before or during any horse sports activities. I agree to follow the directions of any event organiser or official and that any misconduct or refusal by me to follow any direction of any organiser or official can result in the CANCELLATION of my participation in the activities and my immediate removal from my horse NO MATTER where that may occur. I understand that any such non-compliance may result in injury, death and/or permanent disability as a result of my failure to comply. I agree to wear a helmet at all times whilst riding where this is required under the relevant EFA and FEI rules and regulations and agree that I am solely responsible for ensuring that whilst riding I wear a suitable helmet at all times where required under the relevant EFA and FEI rules and regulations and take sole responsibility for my actions. I have had sufficient opportunity to read this assumption of risk agreement, fully understand its terms and sign it freely and voluntarily. Dated:.../.../... Signature of rider/guardian... For Participants of Minority Age (Under Age 18) This is to certify that I, as a parent/guardian with legal responsibility for this participant, acknowledge, understand and accept ALL OF THE ABOVE and consent and agree to my minor child s involvement or participation in horse sport activities. Dated:.../.../... Signature of rider/guardian...

13 Stop Press Smart SCEC Club Shirts & Caps are on order: $25.00 $15.00 Order by , phone or fax Yes please, I (name) would like to order SCEC club shirt(s)... $25.00 each would like to order SCEC club cap(s)... $15.00 each Size(s) Size(s) Delivery at competition day or add $9.95 for mailing option I have enclosed a cheque/money order (made out to South Coast Equestrian Club Inc) for $ Please charge my Visa Mastercard Amount:... Date:... Card no: Expiry date: / CCV no: (LAST 3 DIGITS ON BACK OF CARD) Full name on card:... Cardholder s Signature:...